Motorcycle Gear Reviews

Below you will find reviews on motorcycle helmets, jackets, gloves, pants, luggage, and accessories.

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Motorcycle Gear and Accessory Reviews
	Tourmaster Synergy Heated Gloves
Heated gloves can be a beautiful warm gift from the heavens that can transform a painfully cold windy ride to a terrific toasty trip. Tourmaster comes through with delivering an amazing pair of heated gloves - the Synergy Heated Gloves...
	Shoei QWEST
The Shoei QWEST is the new for 2011 most recent model in Shoei's entry level helmet. Essentially the QWEST replaces the TZ-R model helmet of prior years - but with some added features...
	Rev'It GT Gloves
You might love going to the track several times a year but don't have a need for all of the features (and high price tag) that come with full-on race glove. Perhaps you simply love the comfort and feel of an all leather sport glove. Rev'It's GT gloves may be the perfect answer for you. ...
	FieldSheer Eiffel 2 tank bag
The FieldSheer Eiffel 2 tank bag allows you to create numerous luggage combinations to suit whatever requirements you can throw at it. Searching for a tank bag that can fit a full-faced helmet is a bit tricky, but it sure makes it easy to narrow down the number of options. ...
	Joe Rocket Alter Ego Pants
The new 2010 Joe Rocket Alter Ego Pants, like the Alter Ego Jacket, are designed to adapt to whatever riding conditions you are presented with.
	Joe Rocket Alter Ego Jacket
The new 2010 Joe Rocket Alter Ego Jacket, part of the Ballistic Series, is the new everything jacket. The versatility of the Alter Ego has so many applications you would think it was designed as a touring jacket - which it can be, but it is designed for the everyday rider who wants it all. ...
	Teknic Corsair Jacket
When touring on a motorcycle the old boy scout mantra comes in handy - "be prepared". You can never be certain when you are going to need rain gear, insulated gear, or the ability to open vents and allow cool air to flow in and hot air to escape. Having a jacket that is adaptable to the riding conditions is key. The Teknic Corsair covers all of these points and exceeds the rider's expectations. Let us take a closer look...
	Icon Alliance SSR helmet
Icon's Alliance SSR is an excellent entry level helmet. New riders are usually over-burdened with the big hit of having to buy all their gear at one time. Providing a great quality helmet at a reasonable price is what Icon has done with the Alliance SSR. There is no doubt that one of Icon's main focus is on style - and in 2010 the Alliance SSR got not only a completely new face-lift, but also the laser hair removal, lypo-suction and boob job to boot! ...
	GEARS Warm Tek Heated Gloves
Gears is a brand that makes excellent heated gear - in addition to their heated gloves, they also make a heated vest and heated jacket that can be combined with the gloves. The heated gloves do the job in providing the wearer with a comfortable ride. ...
	Brookstone Battery Powered Glove Liners
Having multiple pairs of gloves for various riding conditions is ideal - but not necessarily convenient, nor inexpensive for that matter. Brookstone's battery heated glove liners have the answer. Now you can simply slip on the heated liner and wear your favorite pair of gloves over-top. ...
	Shoei RF-1100
The Shoei RF-1100 is the new for 2010 most recent model in the RF series - the most popular Shoei helmet model. Shoei has been constantly evolving and the RF series is a perfect example of that. After having created a helmet that is superbly quiet and with an excellent venting system Shoei decided to ignore the 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' approach and embrace the 'constant change leads to constant improvement' ...
	Zox Corsa R Helmet
Zox is a brand of helmet that you may not necessarily see out there too commonly. As such, we had neglected to do a review on any of their helmets thus far - until now. ...
	Icon Arc Motorcycle Jacket
The Icon Arc motorcycle jacket combines the best of both motorcycle apparel materials - leather as well as textile. The Arc's hybrid characteristic makes it an attractive jacket for the rider that wants the protection of leather and the versatility of textile...
	Shift Havoc Leather Motorcycle Pants Review
This week we take a look at Shift Havoc's leather motorcycle pants. We echo the fact that the one apparel item most motorcyclists neglect are proper riding pants. Riding in denim should be viewed as a last resort - not a default. The main reason most riders choose to fore go proper motorcycle pants is due to comfort off the bike. Considering that you do not walk around wearing your helmet and gloves most times when off your motorcycle why should this be a concern?...
	Roadgear Jumbo Sport Tail Bag Review
For sport and sport touring motorcycle riders - luggage must be secure and aerodynamic, and let us not forget that it must look cool too! Roadgear's Jumbo Sport Tail Bag seems to have hit all these points...
	Motorcycle helmet comparison chart
Choosing a helmet is not always an easy task. There are many factors to consider asides from safety. Most certified DOT, Snell, and ECE certified helmets will generally protect your head with the same degree of protection. If the majority of helmets will protect you relatively the same then why not buy the cheapest one?...
	Alpinestars SP-1 gloves review
Alpinestars is a motorcycle gear manufacturer known for their high quality, race performance products. Sponsoring such professional racers as Ben Spies, Roger Lee Hayden, and Shane Byrne to name just a few. As a performance specialized gear manufacturer Alpinestars focus is on optimizing gear for racing conditions. In an effort to balance their product line to offer gear to non-pro racing motorcycle riders Alpinestar's has created the SP-1 gloves...
	Shoei TZ-R motorcycle helmet review
The TZ-R is Shoei's newest full-face model. Modeling after the successful RF-1000 series helmets in the area of aerodynamics the TZ-R is excellent at reducing noise. In addition, the TZ-R is a very comfortable helmet with a padded foam liner and chin strap. Although it is Shoei's lower-end helmet it is an excellent lid with exceptional value...
	Alpinestars Octane Leather Jacket Review
Alpinestar's Octane leather jacket follows along the lines of all of their products - excellent quality and simplicity. One of the great things about the Octane we really enjoyed was how snug and comfortable the jacket fits...
	Icon Victory Death or Glory motorcycle jacket review
Continuing to push forward as the most stylish and detail oriented motorcycle gear manufacturer, Icon has once again achieved their goal by introducing new for 2009, the Victory - Death or Glory leather motorcycle jacket. The Victory - Death or Glory can make any motorcycle rider the coolest bad-ass biker in an instant...
	Warmthru battery heated gloves review
When riding in cooler temperatures one of the first things you notice after several minutes of riding is that your hands get cold very fast! Enter the solution - battery heated gloves. Battery heated gloves have existed for many years now, however, the battery technology has been substandard until recently. Warmthru has created a pair of battery heated gloves that we got a chance to try on. Here are our findings....
	Suomy Vandal Motorcycle Helmet Review
The Suomy (pronounced "Swa-me") Vandal sets itself apart from other helmets on several fronts. The Vandal is by far the best fitting helmet we have ever reviewed! The venting system is a bit different from most other helmets - using knobs instead of sliding vents...
	Raincoat water repellent review
If you have ever ridden in the rain before you know - it sucks ... unless you have the proper equipment. Being able to see clearly is one of the first things you notice that is diminished once water droplets start beading up on your motorcycle visor. There are many anti-rain gels, foams, and other types of rain repellents, such as Rain-X that do a good job of clearing away rain, however, most of them are designed for glass surfaces (ie. car windshields) and not motorcycle visors, which are made out of polycarbonate...
	Tour Master Synergy heated vest review
Keeping your core warm is essential to maintaining a safe and comfortable temperature throughout your entire body. What better way to do so then with a heated vest. Tourmaster's Synergy Heated Vest does just the trick at ensuring your ride is a safe, warm, and cozy one....
	Firstgear carbon heated gloves review
If you have ever ridden in cold weather you will notice that your extremities (hands and feet) are the first things to be affected by the cold. Keeping your hand's warm is essential to ensuring your comfort and ability to operate your bike's controls. Depending on just how cold it is, a normal winter riding glove is sometimes not enough to keep your fingers warm. Heated gloves which attach to your battery can give you that competitive edge against mother nature so you can keep riding...
	Alpinestars T-Breeze Airflo Jacket Review
It's a hot summer's day so you wore a mesh jacket. You being to feel a few drops of water begin to fall from the sky. Before you know it you are in a the middle of a downpour. That mesh jacket that was keeping you cool is now keeping you wet. Alpinestars T-Breeze Air-Flo Jacket is the answer to providing a summer mesh jacket that wont absorb water....
	Bohn Cool Air Adventure Pants Review
Armored riding pants are bulky and inconvenient to wear between rides. Motorcycle pants are also not the most fashionable attire to wear around at work or to a party with friends. Bohn - the maker of several types of motorcycle body armor, has a solution that provides motorcyclists with the protection they need and the convenience of being able to wear casual clothes - the Cool Air Bodyguard Adventure pants...
	Icon Airframe Helmet Review
Although a relatively new company, Icon have established themselves as a motorcycle gear manufacturer known for offering style and quality products at reasonable prices...
	Joe Rocket Phoenix 5.0 Jacket Review
Riding when the mercury rises can be great fun, but it can also be uncomfortable if you do not have the appropriate gear...
	Alpinestars Air Carbon Gloves Review
There is no questioning the stylish look of the air carbon gloves. Available in either black or gray, or vibrant blue, red, and orange - the moto-cross inspired design will make any hairy palm look angelic....
	Joe Rocket Phoenix 2.0 motorcycle pants Review
When riding in the heat of summer is tempting to simply throw on a pair of jeans instead of a heavy armored pair of textile / leather pants. In order to give rider's a pant that offers protection as well as comfort in heat stricken weather Joe Rocket has re-designed their Phoenix Mesh textile pants....
	Tour Master Nomad Boots Review
The Nomad motorcycle boots from Tour master are an excellent boot for someone who wants the convenience of being able to walk around in their motorcycle boots comfortably without comprising protection....
	Ogio MX Baja Hydration Pack Review
Continuing with our summer heat theme - we look at Ogio's Baja Hydration Pack. Ogio makes a wide range of quality backpacks and is know for their stylish looks and myriad of useful pockets and compartments...
	Shoei RF-1000 Review
The Shoei RF-1000 is the newest model in the RF series - the most popular Shoei helmet model. Throughout the RF-series, each succession has been improved from the last and the evolution from the RF-900 to the RF-1000 is no exception...
	Icon Urban Tank Bag Review
How many times have you felt like a dork having to carry around your helmet when at the store, the movie theater, or just plain walking around? Have you ever wanted to bring some food to your friends barbeque's only to be denied due to lack of luggage space? The Urban tank bag by Icon is a practical, stylish and overall excellent way for you to store both your gear and helmet...